The Ideal Age For Marriage
A recent Gallop Poll (June 22, 2006) found that the ideal age for marriage has increased since 1946. Americans now believe that the ideal age to marry is 25 for women (up from 21) and the ideal age for men is 27.These numbers are for a survey done in the United States and of course the opinions about the perfect age for getting hitched will vary somewhat from culture to culture. Even so, Dan and I were a wee bit surprised as the ages deemed best still seemed a bit young for us. Now, maybe we are just completely immature people, but for us, waiting until we were in our thirties before tying the knot worked well. Independently we had seen much of the world, achieved a measure of financial and employment stability, and we had spent time in relationships with other people. By the time we were in our mid-thirties we were well and truly ready for each other.
The truth is there is no "magic" number as to when an individual or a couple is ready to get married. But there are, of course, things you might consider. Here are just a few:
- How are your finances? Both as a couple and as individuals, it is important to consider money issues in your relationship and how you will handle them before you get married.
- Have you spent time living on your own, or at least out of your parents' house? Have you taken the time to get to know yourself as an adult?
- Have you done the things you want to do as a non-married person? Traveled? Completed your education? Gotten to a certain level of security in your job?
- Have you had the important pre-marriage discussions with your potential partner that you need to have? Kids? How many? How will you handle conflict and disagreements when they come up (and they will)? How will you divide household chores? What role will in-laws and extended family play in your marriage partnership?
Happy Couples, Happy Planet!
posted by Heather and Dan @ 9:26 AM
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